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Schools

Lakeland Education Foundation Honors Four At Annual Casino Night In Mahopac SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- The Lakeland Education Foundation will honor four members of the Lakeland Central School District community at its annual casino night, silent auction and dinner dance to be held at the Villa Barone in Mahopac on Saturday, March 5. This year’s honorees include Thomas and Vanessa DiLorenzo of Funflatables, Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Principal Robert Bergmann, and Board of Education Trustee and former LEF Treasurer Michael Daly. “We are proud to honor these community members and staff who have continued to lend support each and every day for the LEF’s efforts,” sai…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

News

Former Danbury Hospital CEO Honored As United Way Hometown Hero DANBURY, Conn. -- Former Danbury Hospital CEO Frank Kelly has been named a Hometown Hero Award honoree by the United Way of Western Connecticut. Kelly is the retired president and CEO of Danbury Hospital and Danbury Health Systems, where he served for more than 20 years. Beyond his professional achievements, Kelly has quietly made numerous contributions to make Bridgewater a special place to live. For nearly 15 years, Kelly has generously given his time and expertise to Bridgewater Congregational Church, including service on the board of trustees and the personnel and pledge committees. In …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Police & Fire

Mayor's Golf Tournament Supports Stratford PAL STRATFORD, Conn. — Mayor John Harkins presented a $5,000 check from the Mayor's Golf Tournament to Stratford Police Activities League board members Lt. Curt Eller, Carlos Perez and Deputy Chief Joe McNeil. The money will be used to support the work of the Police Activities League in Stratford.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Neighbors

New Canaan Kiwanis Welcomes Nazareth's New Executive Director NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Kiwanis recently welcomed Michael Callaghan, Nazareth Housing’s executive director, to present expanded programming offered by Nazareth Housing. Nazareth was introduced to Kiwanis by Kiwanis member Ann Wronski, through her work with Thorpe Family Residence, which merged with Nazareth on Jan. 1, 2016. “I have been an active volunteer at Thorpe Family Residence since it opened in 1989, ever since I was a Freshman at Fordham University in the Bronx. The shelter was a couple of blocks walk from Fordham. During the past several years my husband, Steve, and I hav…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Neighbors

Canine Or K-9? Ridgefield Officer And His Dog Prepare For Rvna Spelling Bee RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Officer Shawn Murray along with his partner Loki represent the K9 Unit of the Ridgefield Police Department. Together they patrol the streets to make sure that Ridgefield remains the safest town in Connecticut. But they will have a very different assignment on March 9 as they take the stage at the Ridgefield Playhouse from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to take part in the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association's fifth annual spelling bee. Others taking part will include: Gabe Altopp, RHS Senior Joe Arcieri, RHS Teacher and Football Coach Dr. Angelo Ciminiello, Danbury Orthopedics Jenni…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Events

Wilton Library Holds Discussion On Youth Substance Abuse WILTON, Conn. -- Surveys of parents and students in Wilton show that students are using substances at a higher rate than parents believe they are. Although your teen may not be using drugs and alcohol, they are exposed to them. A survey of students in middle and high school in Wilton shows high rates of binge drinking, e-cigarette use and marijuana use among upperclassmen. Learn more about the dangers of such habits at an educational event sponsored by Wilton Youth Council, Silver Hill Hospital, Positive Directions, and Wilton Library on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Wilton…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Events

Somers Library Features Interactive Screening Of 'Home' For Kids SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Library will present an interactive experience of the movie "Home" on Saturday from 3:15-5:30 p.m.An interactive movie gives the audience an active role in the showing of movies. This program is for kids in grades four and up. Space is limited and registration is required. The library is at 82 Primrose St. For more information, call 914-232-5717.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Events

Fairfield Museum Event Focuses On Portraits, Selfies FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A new exhibition at the Fairfield Museum, “Look at Me! Recording and Sharing Our Selves,” has opened, and the museum invites the public to a social and educational event Thursday from 6-8 p.m. “Museum After Dark: Expressions of Identity and the Selfie” will begin with a wine and cheese reception. During the reception, guests will enjoy a mini-portrait-sketching workshop with Suzanne Chamlin-Richer, associate professor of visual and performing arts of Fairfield University. At 6:45 p.m., guests can attend a presentation and learn about the history of art and photography, f…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Neighbors

Saddle River Women's Club Launches Program For Wyckoff Girl Fighting Cancer SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club is hosting a collection for gently used American Girl dolls in collaboration with Wyckoff resident Rebecca “ Becca Boo” Salmins entitled "Project No Hair, Don’t Care!” Becca Boo was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on her first day of first grade in 2014 and currently is undergoing treatment. Monthly, Becca Boo will be sending over all the American Girl Dolls she collects to American Girl in New York City to have their heads replaced with hairless ones to be donated back to child warriors who also are battling …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/22/2016

Events

Learn About Available Art Grants At Norwalk Information Session NORWALK, Conn. -- The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will hold an information about grants available from the Connecticut Office of the Arts on Feb. 29 at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk. The Connecticut Office of Arts has announced four state-wide funding opportunities with an intent-to-submit deadline of March 15. The grants are as follows: FY2017 Arts and Community Impact Project Grants - New or adapted arts-based projects that create meaningful relationships with non-arts stakeholders and connect intrinsic values of the arts to identifiable community need. $5…

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02/22/2016

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